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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top U.S. intelligence official

Tulsi Gabbard cited her husbands recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer as the reason for resignation

The Hindu 22 May 2026 11:14 pm

Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but we're not there yet

Mr. Rubio said the United States was in constant communication with the Pakistanis, who are facilitating the talks with Iran

The Hindu 22 May 2026 10:04 pm

Indonesia seeks Human Rights Law revision to address digital rights

Deputy Minister of Human Rights Mugiyanto stated that the revision of Law Number 39 of 1999 on Human Rights is ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 9:39 pm

EIGs MidOcean Energy Announces $120m Investment from The Arab Energy Fund as Part of Equity Raise

-MidOcean Energy (MidOcean or the Company), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 9:24 pm

Government prioritizes dams, bridges in Sumatra post-disaster recovery

The Indonesian government is currently focusing on building several infrastructure facilities, such as dams and ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 9:22 pm

Indonesia targets June completion for 88 Sekolah Rakyat sites

Indonesian Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said he expects construction of schools under the tuition-free Sekolah ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 9:10 pm

NATO Ministers question U.S. on Trumps confusing troop decisions

Ministers from NATO member states sought clarification from the United States over former president Donald Trumps reported troop movement plans, amid growing uncertainty among allies.

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:15 pm

Taiwans government says U.S. hasnt notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale

Fresh uncertainty has emerged over future U.S. military assistance to Taiwan after American officials suggested some foreign arms transfers could face temporary delays

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:10 pm

Prabowo learns 2008 crisis lessons from SBY economic team

President Prabowo Subianto invited several economic officials from President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY)'s ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 8:09 pm

MPR praises RI gov't for securing release of Indonesians from Israel

Peoples Consultative Assembly (MPR) Deputy Speaker Hidayat Nur Wahid applauded the Foreign Affairs Ministry ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 7:48 pm

India Will Not Become Another China

In overlearning the lessons of China, Washington risks squandering the most important relationship it needs to counter China: India.

The Diplomat 22 May 2026 7:48 pm

Indonesia shuts 172 illegal rail crossings to cut accidents

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated that the government, along with the state-owned railway company, PT ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 7:31 pm

Indonesia, UK discuss strengthening halal supply chain

Indonesia and the United Kingdom, through the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) and the British Chamber ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 7:14 pm

Purbaya defends economic outlook, denies 'over-optimism'

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa on Friday defended his optimistic outlook on Indonesia's economic trajectory, ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 6:47 pm

Indonesia books Rp56 trillion in mineral and coal state revenue

Indonesia recorded Rp56 trillion (around US$3.1 billion) in non-tax state revenue from the mineral and coal sector as ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 6:37 pm

Indonesia's manufacturing sector remains economy's main driver

Manufacturing sector remains the main driver of Indonesias economy amidst various global challenges, Industry ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 6:29 pm

India, China, and Claims over Tawang: Views From a Field Visit to Arunachal Pradesh

In the face of the Chinese irredentist claims over Arunachal, New Delhi has attempted to transform a geopolitically sensitive frontier into a living, breathing part of the Indian nation.

The Diplomat 22 May 2026 6:03 pm

Meta rolls out new teen content restrictions in Indonesia

Meta has expanded its enhanced Instagram safety features for teenagers to Indonesia, introducing content controls ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 5:59 pm

Yogyakarta marks 20 years since quake with resilience drive

The Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture kicked off the 20th anniversary of the Yogyakarta ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 5:32 pm

Danantara backs choice of Australian to lead state resource firm

The head of Indonesias newly formed state wealth fund, Danantara, on Friday defended the appointment of an ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 5:30 pm

Indonesia's new export SOE wins positive industry response: Airlangga

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said industry associations had welcomed the establishment ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 5:24 pm

An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy

Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.

BBC 22 May 2026 5:11 pm

APEC ministers push for open trade amid global uncertainty

Trade ministers from the 21 APEC member economies discussed strengthening more open and rules-based trade cooperation ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 4:44 pm

Jakarta spent Rp1.9 trillion to handle slum areas in 7 years

The Jakarta Provincial Government used up to Rp1.9 trillion total budget to reduce the number of slum areas in the city ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 4:25 pm

Indonesia trains 8,730 young entrepreneurs through PKW program

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, in collaboration with the National Crafts Council (Dekranas), ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 4:12 pm

Indonesia exempts US, partners from new natural resource FX rules

The Republic of Indonesia will exempt several partner countries, including the United States, from parts of its new ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 3:46 pm

Salt industry zone in Rote Ndao pivotal to support national needs: VP

The development of the National Salt Industry Zone (K-SIGN) in Rote Ndao, East Nusa Tenggara, plays a vital role in ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 3:33 pm

Palestinian envoy praises Indonesia's unwavering support for Gaza

Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia Abdalfatah A.K. Al-Sattari has conveyed his deep gratitude to the Indonesian ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 3:21 pm

Indonesia to mandate E5 fuel in selected regions from July 2026

Indonesia will mandate gasoline blended with 5 percent ethanol, known as E5, in selected regions starting in July ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 3:21 pm

Indonesia, South Korea launch US$20 million methane reduction project

Indonesia, South Korea, and the Global Green Growth Institute on Thursday launched a US$20 million methane ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 2:42 pm

Tianjin Foreign Studies University holds International Culture Festival & College Fair

SCO Embarks; Tianjin Shines. The 9th International Culture Festival & College Fair of Tianjin Foreign Studies ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 2:18 pm

BGN confirms no formula milk in MBG for infants

Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, confirms the Free Nutritional Meal (MBG) Programme for ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 1:32 pm

Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears

The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.

BBC 22 May 2026 1:26 pm

Game addiction increases risk of radicalism in children: Ministry

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has warned that gadget and online game addiction increases the risk of ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 1:04 pm

DPR urges stronger digital literacy to combat online gambling

House of Representatives (DPR RI) Speaker Puan Maharani has urged the government to strengthen the national digital ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 12:46 pm

U.S. Navy official says Taiwan arms sales on pause over Iran war; Taiwan claims no information from U.S.

The U.S. is bound by law to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself. China has repeatedly called for the U.S. to stop arms sales

The Hindu 22 May 2026 12:15 pm

Alberta province plans public vote on whether to hold referendum on leaving Canada

Danielle Smith said voters would be deciding whether it's time to hold a referendum, but it won't actually be a vote on whether to separate from Canada

The Hindu 22 May 2026 12:13 pm

National Internship strengthens young generation ready for work

Minister of Manpower Yassierli emphasizedthe National Internship programme is part of the government's ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 11:43 am

KNKT reveals Argo Bromo Anggrek braked 1.3 Km before crash in Bekasi

The National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) reveals that Argo Bromo Anggrek train had applied gentle braking ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 10:39 am

Toshiba Starts Shipping Test Samples of 1200V Trench-Gate SiC MOSFET that will Enhance Efficiency in Next-Generation AI Data Centers

-Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation(Toshiba) today started shipping test samples of ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 8:48 am

U.S. pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war

A ceasefire on April 8 halted the war launched weeks earlier by the United States and Israel, but negotiation efforts, including historic face to face talks hosted in Islamabad have so far failed to yield a lasting agreement

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:10 am

Audiencerate: Riccardo Fabbri Joins as Chief Technology OfficerThe AI-Driven Phase of the Platforms for SMEs and Media Agencies Begins

-Audiencerate Ltd, one of the few globally certified Google Customer Match Upload Partners and a Microsoft IP Co-sell ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 6:30 am

Donald Trup says sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about U.S. presence in Europe

The Trump administration has said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5,000 troops, and U.S. officials confirmed about 4,000 service members were no longer deploying to Poland

The Hindu 22 May 2026 6:12 am

Marquee Brands Enters Strategic Partnership With DAMAC Group for a Majority Interest in Roberto Cavalli

-Marquee Brands, the premier global brand management company and leading brand accelerator, today announced a ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 5:04 am

I Squared Capital Launches Cube Grid A New Power Transmission Platform in India

-I Squared Capital (I Squared), a leading global infrastructure investment manager, today announced the ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 4:47 am

Govt tightens rice oversight to safeguard food security

The government has strengthened supervision over rice distribution to maintain price stability, protect consumers and ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 12:11 am

Indonesia, Azerbaijan seek stronger human resource cooperation

Minister of Manpower Yassierli highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation between Indonesia and Azerbaijan ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 11:57 pm

Krishna Nagar, Ram Gali: Pakistan restores pre-Partition names

Krishna Nagar, Jain Mandir Chowk, Ram Gali, Dharampura, Lakshmi Chowk no, these are not names of Indian cities. They are the new names of several streets and roads in Lahore. Shocked? Pakistan, an Islamic country, has decided to rename several of its streets and roads in Lahore to Hindu names to revive the citys Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 21 May 2026 11:03 pm

Indonesia condemns abuse of Gaza flotilla aid volunteers by Israel

Indonesia strongly condemns the violence and abuse inflicted on volunteers of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 10:15 pm

MPR urges stronger commitment to disability rights

Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Lestari Moerdijat called on all parties to strengthen ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 9:54 pm

Indonesia says DSI will strengthen global trade credibility

The establishment of PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia (DSI) as the sole exporter for several natural resource ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 9:50 pm

Indonesia pushes local brands into malls and modern retail

The Indonesian Ministry of Trade continues to encourage business matching between local small and medium enterprises ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 9:27 pm

Kadin launches AI Academy to prepare Indonesia's future human capital

The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has launched the Kadin AI Academy as a strategic step to ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 9:07 pm

Flyovers, underpasses key to reducing rail incident risks: Ministry

Deputy Minister of Public Works Diana Kusumastuti emphasized that the construction of flyovers and underpasses is the ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 8:02 pm

Makkah Chamber issues report on service upgrades in Mecca

The Makkah Chamber (officially the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry) has issued a report highlighting ongoing ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:53 pm

Indonesia allows exporters to hold yuan for commodity earnings

Bank Indonesia (BI), the country's central bank, has expanded its natural resource export revenue framework to ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:43 pm

JCI slides 3.54% as resource export policy weighs

Indonesias benchmark stock index suffered a sharp sell-off on Thursday, dragged down by heavy losses in the ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:28 pm

Indonesia confirms release of Gaza volunteers detained by Israel

Foreign Minister Sugiono confirmed the release of all nine Indonesians who had been detained by Israeli forces during ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:25 pm

Asia-Pacific region's economy grew 3.3 percent in 2025

The Asia-Pacific region's economy grew 3.3 percent in 2025, exceeding earlier projections of 3.2 percent, but ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:23 pm

President orders urgent upgrade of railway safety crossings: Minister

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated that President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the optimization of railway ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:17 pm

Indonesia inks halal assurance deals with foreign halal bodies

TheIndonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) in Jakarta on Wednesday signed agreements on ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:14 pm

Betting on despair: Why online gambling flourishes in Indonesia

Indonesias National Police (Polri) raided Hayam Wuruk Plaza Tower in West Jakarta on May 7, exposing one of the ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 6:44 pm

Indonesia's BPOM highlights vaccine regulation at WHA

During the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA), Indonesia's Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) highlighted the ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:49 pm

All Gaza flotilla participants detained by Israel released: Coalition

All participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) detained by the Israeli military, which intercepted their convoy ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:36 pm

Indonesia uses all diplomatic channels to free Gaza flotilla detainees

Indonesia's Foreign Ministry is using all available diplomatic channels to secure the release and repatriation of ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:23 pm

Indonesia logs US$1.5 Billion local content in oil, gas

The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry recorded a US$1.5 billion domestic component level (TKDN) commitment ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:18 pm

Govt presses for transparency in marketplace platform service fees

The Indonesian Ministry of Trade has emphasized that while online marketplace platforms are not banned from raising ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:11 pm

Ministry of Sports will communicate intensively with KONI and KOI

Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Taufik Hidayat emphasized that he will intensively communicate with the Indonesian ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 5:08 pm

MUI opens crisis center to oversee release of nine Indonesians

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has established a crisis center to oversee efforts to free humanitarian activists, ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 4:34 pm

Purbaya to update President Prabowo on alleged CPO export manipulation

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is prepared to present findings on trade misinvoicing to President Prabowo ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 4:18 pm

Poland summons Israeli envoy over detention of activists; demands release, apology

Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Poland expected its citizens to be treated in line with international standards

The Hindu 21 May 2026 4:10 pm

Customs chief faces removal if convicted in bribery case: Minister

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said he would dismiss Customs and Excise Director General Djaka Budhi ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 3:59 pm

Purbaya says JCI will rebound after Danantara export reform

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is optimistic that Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) will rise once investors ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 3:54 pm

Minister awaits KNKT findings on East Bekasi railway incident

The Ministry of Transportation is still awaiting the results of the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 3:23 pm

Danantara keeps existing commodity export deals intact

Indonesias sovereign wealth fund Danantara will keep existing long-term natural resource export contracts intact ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 3:21 pm

Indonesia launches up 83,980 local legal aid posts nationwide

Indonesia has set up 83,980 local legal aid posts nationwide, the countrys law minister said on Wednesday, ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 3:15 pm

India has a new political superstar - a cockroach

Indias newest political movement started with an insult - and led to people proudly dressing up as cockroaches.

BBC 21 May 2026 2:22 pm

Indonesia's Golden Visa helps global talents to support economy: govt

The Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Corrections stated that Indonesia's Golden Visa serves as a solution for ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 2:12 pm

First eVTOL Flight in Central Asia - AutoFlight Completes Landmark Demonstration in Kazakhstan

AutoFlight has successfully completed the first ton-class eVTOL demonstration flight in Alatau City, Kazakhstan ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 2:10 pm

Indonesia issues 1,274 Golden Visas since 2024

Indonesian immigration has issued 1,274 Golden Visas as of May 18, generating Rp52.1 trillion (US$2.95 billion) in ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 2:01 pm

RI condemns Israel's actions against Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Indonesian government condemns the inhumane actions taken ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:54 pm

Trade Ministry drafts new rule alongside export SOE formation

The Ministry of Trade is preparing a new Ministerial Regulation governing the technical export requirements for three ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:49 pm

UI strengthens implementation of Smart Village for village development

The Directorate of Community Service and Social Innovation of the University of Indonesia (UI) has established a ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:45 pm

Prabowo reviews formation of Danantara's resource export company

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto summoned several ministers and senior officials to discuss the establishment of ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:42 pm

GHO Capital and CBC Group to Create World's Largest Dedicated Healthcare Investment Firm

Global Healthcare Opportunities (GHO), a European specialist healthcare investor, and CBC Group ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:29 pm

Top Brands, Factory-Direct Sourcing and Lifestyle Trends Drive Momentum at RX Huabo Shenzhen Gift Fair

The 34th China (Shenzhen) International Gifts, Handicrafts, Watches & Houseware Fair concluded on April 28 at ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:24 pm

Cathay United Bank Joins the Green Investments Partnership as the First Taiwanese Banking Partner

Cathay United Bank (CUB) announced on May 20 its participation in the second close of the Green ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:22 pm

Indonesia tightens livestock monitoring before Eid al-Adha

The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) has formed special task forces to monitor the movement of sacrificial ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:20 pm

CKGSB Investor Sentiment Survey Highlights Sharp Performance Divergence Between Private and State-Owned Enterprises in China in Q1 2026

The Q1 2026CKGSB Investor Sentiment Surveyreveals a striking divergence in corporate performance across ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 1:18 pm